[Foramina parietalia permagna: case report].
Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo
|January 8, 2013
Summary
Foramina parietalia permagna are rare, benign skull bone defects. Recognizing these enlarged parietal foramina is crucial for forensic identification, as they can be asymptomatic or linked to other developmental anomalies.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Human Anatomy
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Pathologists often overlook rare anatomical variations in skull bones during forensic autopsies.
- Foramina parietalia permagna are benign developmental anomalies characterized by large ossification defects in the parietal bone.
Observation:
- A case report details an 80-year-old female with asymptomatic, congenital enlarged parietal foramina.
- These defects were covered by a fibrous membrane and normal scalp, noted during autopsy despite the individual's advanced age.
Findings:
- The presented case highlights the recognition of giant parietal foramina in an elderly individual.
- This benign anomaly, though rare, was identified and documented.
Implications:
- Forensic pathologists must be aware of and able to identify rare morphological variations like foramina parietalia permagna.
- This anomaly can be asymptomatic or associated with cerebral venous or cortical development issues, and serves as a potential tool in forensic identification.
